Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and what types of cookies this website uses (https://pcespanishschool.com), for what purpose and how the User can configure or reject them.

This Cookie Policy is inspired by and intended to comply with Article 22.2 of Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights, as well as the criteria established by the Spanish Data Protection Agency in its Guide on the use of cookies.

The data controller for data obtained through cookies is PCE ESCUELA A DISTANCIA, S.L., with its registered office at C/Río Jalón 17, 4º – 3, 28935, Móstoles (Madrid), and email address info@pcespanishschool.com

 

 

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a file that is downloaded to your device when you access certain web pages. Cookies allow the website to, among other things:

  • Store and retrieve information about browsing habits.
  • Recognize the user when they revisit the site.
  • Improve service quality and user experience.
 
 

What type of cookies do we use on this site?

Strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be deactivated in our systems. They are used exclusively to enable basic functions such as:

  • Browse the web.
  • Access secure areas of the educational platform (Moodle).
  • Keep me logged in.
  • These cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the delivery of the service.

 

Performance or analytics cookies. These cookies allow us to count visitors and perform statistical analysis of site usage. Real-world example: we use Google Analytics to measure visits and improve the site. These cookies are only installed if the User grants explicit, prior consent through the cookie banner.

Functionality cookies. These cookies allow us to remember choices made by the user, such as language, preferences, or form entries, and to provide an improved and personalized experience.

Marketing or advertising cookies. These cookies are used to display ads relevant to the User, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and limit ad frequency. Example: measuring Meta Platforms advertising campaigns over 3 months. These cookies are not installed without prior consent.

TypeCookie nameSupplierPurposeExact duration
NecessaryPHPSESSIDOwnKeep the user's session logged inSession (cleared when browser closes)
NecessaryMoodleSessionProperty (Moodle)Keep the student's session active on the platformSession
NecessaryMOODLEID1_Property (Moodle)Remember user in browser1 year
Analytics_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguish unique users2 years
Analytics_gidGoogle AnalyticsIdentify users within 24 hours24 hours
Analytics_ga_XXXXXXXXXXGoogle AnalyticsSession and Event Analytics2 years
Functionalitycookie consentOwn Remember user cookie preferences6 months or 1 year
FunctionalityLanguageOwned or third-partyRemember preferred language1 year
Marketing_fbpMeta (Facebook Pixel)Identify browsers to offer advertising3 months
MarketingFrenchMeta (Facebook)Ad delivery and measurement3 months
MarketingIDEGoogle (DoubleClick)Improve advertising and measure campaigns1 year

 

Who manages and accesses cookies?

  • First-party cookies: managed directly by PCE Spanish School.
  • Third-party cookies: managed by external providers such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel. These third parties may collect data related to the user's website usage.
 
 
 

User Consent

When you visit the site for the first time, a cookie banner appears asking you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject unnecessary cookies
  • Configure cookie preferences by type
  • Analytical, functional, and marketing cookies are only installed if the User gives their explicit and active consent. If they are rejected, these cookies will not be loaded.
 
 

Cookie Management

Users can configure or delete cookies through the settings of their Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge browser. They can also delete cookies from this site via the browser's settings options. Important: if all cookies are disabled, some website functions may not be available or may work with limitations.

 

Personal data and international transfers

Some cookies may involve the transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area. When this happens, processing will be carried out in accordance with GDPR requirements, and appropriate safeguards will be put in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses, current Privacy Frameworks, etc.).

 

More information and contact details

For more details on how we process personal data derived from cookies, please see our Privacy Policy.

This policy will be reviewed periodically to keep it up-to-date with current regulations. If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can write to:

info@pcespanishschool.com
+34 621 09 77 39